Trivia

Although he appeared as a villain in most films, he was also noted for his performances in strong character roles.

His parents died when he was young and hence he had to take care of his siblings and discontinue his studies at eighth grade.

Prior to acting in Malayalam movies, he worked as a stunt double for Bollywood star Dev Anand.

He started his acting career at the age of 14. At that time he was associated with Sangamam Theatre in Kozhikode, Muppathunkavu troupe, Kozhikodan drama troupes and his own drama troupe Subash Theaters.

Prior to his entry in films, he worked as a mechanic in Kozhikode and owned a metal workshop.

Balan K. Nair was an Indian actor known for his roles in Malayalam cinema.

He won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1981 for his performance as Govindan in the film Oppol.

He emerged as one of the top villain of Malayalam cinema in the second half of the 1970s and played some of the best villain characters in Malayalam films during that period.

He won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor in 1974 and 1978 for his roles in Adhiti and Thacholi Ambu.

His son Meghanathan is also an actor who passed away in 2024.